Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast

How Resilience and Belief Turned Tragedy Into Triumph

This week we turn the podcast spotlight to an incredible story of resilience and triumph with disabled army veteran, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Major Jas Boothe.  Having survived a military career-ending illness, depression, and homelessness all while navigating single motherhood Jas dug deep to find a way to turn each tragedy into triumph. Instead of allowing her life experience to get her down, instead, she asked - "What's next?" and started her own non-profit, ‘Final Salute Inc’ which raised over $4 Million to provide homeless veterans with housing. That resilience now has her positioned as an entrepreneur with a skincare line focused on helping women focus on self-care.
 
Tune in to hear this amazingly inspiring story of tragedy that led to a spiritual journey of self-love and belief.
 
About today's Speaker:
 
Jas Boothe is a Chicago Native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation. She deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns. Her entire military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. Jas also features in the 2017 documentary "Served Like a Girl" (http://servedlikeagirl.com/), produced by Lysa Heslov. Boothe holds a BA in Mass Communications from Mississippi Valley State University and dual MAs in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University.
 
Numerous recognitions include:
Oprah Winfrey and Toyota Standing Ovation
US Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service Award
People Magazine Hero Among Us
CNN Hero
America Red Cross Tiffany Circle - Distinguished Woman Warrior Award
Redbook Magazine - We Learn From Her
 
Skincare website https://www.ajna-awakening.com/ChiefSpiritualityOfficer.html
Non-Profit https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/Founder.html
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jas-boothe/30/7a/33
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JasBoothe1
 

The Power of Trust: Create the Life You Want

This week on the podcast we get into the “woo" in a conversation with my personal spiritual mentor Kisma Orbovich. We talk about trusting the power source within us to create the life we dream about. We all have the power to change our experience and create the life we want but we haven’t been taught how to tap into it.  We talk about the spiritual power of decisions and taking action which have both been game-changers in my own life. 
 
Midlife can often be a very spiritual journey for some of us, but even if you’re not into the “woo",  I think you will find this a really interesting episode with lots of practical advice for your life. 
 
About the Speaker:
Kisma Orbovich, Creator of The Prosperity Code™,  CEO of Illumination Academy™ and Co-host of Illumination Podcast™ is an expert at helping CEO’s and Entrepreneurs master their life and business through understanding the principles of the Spiritual and Universal Laws. 
https://www.kismaawake.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kismaawake/
https://www.illuminationpodcast.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/Kismaawake
https://www.facebook.com/KismaAwake
https://www.instagram.com/kismaawake/
 
#kismaorbovich

Reinvention: The Path Will Reveal Itself With June Morrow

As much as we talk about midlife reinvention on the podcast; And we've had some pretty amazing guests. I am so excited to share this conversation with June Morrow who has reinvented herself time and time again over the course of her life.  From lap dancer, to an author, to journalist, and now business coach with many stops in between. She is not afraid to follow her heart and begin again.  
 
So many of us think about what it would be like to chase our dreams and follow our hearts but few of us find the courage to get things in motion.  What I loved about this conversation with June is that she shows us that no matter what reinvention you might be undertaking the steps to get there are always the same. 
 
Tune into this inspiring story about June's whirlwind life and amazing journey that has led her to end up in a place of happiness again and again. 
 
About June Morrow: http://junemorrow.com/about/
June's story: http://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW/videos/642320053132879
June's book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lessons-Lap-Dancer-unconventional/dp/0995956510
 
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Menopause: The Awakening

In this conversation, Alexandra Pope and Sjanje Hugo Wurlitzer of Red School talk about a different perspective of menopause as not a physical betrayal but rather an awakening to new and different dimensions of you.
Our bodies hold so much wisdom and through our menstrual cycle and menopause, we can tap into our innate wisdom to create sustainably vibrant health, unlock our true potential, and reclaim our natural powers as a woman.
This is an enlightening episode that is sure to leave you thinking very differently about the natural cycles of your body.
If you like what you hear, I would really appreciate it if you left a rating or review so that we can get this in front of even more like-minded listeners.
 
 
AboutAlexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Worlitzer, founders of "Red School", and authors of Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Mentrual Cycle and Awaken The Feminie Path to Power and the creators of the Menstruality Midicine Circle™, a brand new healing modality.Find out more about our guests:Website: http://www.redschool.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/redschool8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red.school/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/red.school/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-448977759

Dare to Follow Your Passion In Mid-Life

Is midlife too late to find success in following your passion? Can you be a compelling singer/ songwriter and a gynecologist at the same time? Today's guest shows us that you absolutely can and it's never too late.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kristina Dervaitis about daring to follow your passion in mid-life.  Kristina is a board-certified OB/GYN turned singer-songwriter in a transition that she describes as both terrifying and exhilarating. With a very busy and successful medical career, Kristina scaled back to follow her inner nudges to return to her childhood musical roots.  When she made the shift to part-time practice in order to spend more time with her husband, neither of them had any idea that their shared passion for music would result in the birth brand new album of songs that Kristina describes as midlife anthems. Check out her website to hear her new single.
If there’s is a passion or purpose that is calling you you’re going to want to listen in to this inspiring episode. 
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More about Kristina:
Website: https://kristinadervaitis.com/
Social Media: https://kristinadervaitis.com/links

The Power in Giving Back with Rebecca Powers

If you’re ready to change the world through a philanthropic voice, then this is the episode for you. 
We sit down with Rebecca Powers, founder of Impact Austin to discuss her journey from heartache to healing.  By following her instincts and trusting her gut, Ms. Powers discovered joy by taking a leap of faith that led to finding her own philanthropic voice that inspired other women in her community. 
In this discussion we learn:
How one woman’s journey from heartache to healing inspired a community of women to raise their philanthropic voices to make a profound impact.
How joy results from taking a leap of faith especially when coupled with grace and grit.
How trusting your gut and following your instincts pay big dividends.
How giving back to one’s community brings positive, transformational change to the giver.
That philanthropy comes in all sizes, it can be learned at any age, and it’s never too late to start—so, let’s get going!
 
Rebecca Powers is well known in the Austin community for her philanthropic passion and empowering people to help others.  In 2003, Powers founded Impact Austin, a collective giving organization whose concept was simple and inspirational - bringing women and their financial resources together to make a profound impact in their region. Learn more in her book, Trust Your Cape: How Women Find Their Power in Giving Back.

Finding Your Passion and Purpose at Camp with Tammi Leader

Who wants to infuse friendships, life’s grounding lessons, and gather around a campfire in the spirit of fun to (re)discover who you want to be as you "grow up"?  Does such a space even exist?  The answer is yes. 
 
Tammi Leader, after a 30-year career as an award-winning television producer, found herself a divorced single mom, burned out and no longer feeling fulfilled by her career and she knew it was time to reimagine her life. 
 
Remembering back to the fun and community of her childhood camp days Tammi founded Campowerment, a transformational playground for women to learn, connect and grow together on purpose through a camp experience. 
 
Campowerment provides the opportunity for women to find their passion and purpose, and step into a power that they may not even realize they have.  
 
Tammi believes that the world is waiting for all of us.  Every one of us has a superpower that we can get back if we get unstuck.
 
In this episode, we discuss how women from all walks of life come together to find themselves and get the support they need to live their best lives
Tune in to hear about Tammi Leader's expert-led community, Campowerment, and connect on purpose.
 
 
Bio
 
Tammi Leader
 
Founder of Campowerment
 
“I left my TV career with two Emmys and a dream: to build communities of happy, empowered people ready to propel themselves forward.”
 
In 2013, after three decades as an award-winning Television Producer, Tammi Leader took a huge leap of faith, stepping out of the TV Studio and back into nature to create Campowerment, the purveyor of live and transformative, expert-led experiences, powered by play!
 
After moving from her hometown of Miami to Los Angeles to develop a health & wellness show for Telepictures (Warner Brothers) designed to help people live life bigger and better, with help from game-changing experts in every area of growth, Tammi was at the top of her career, and yet deeply unhappy. At 53, she set out to find that “happy place” within herself, so she went back to her roots…to the place of her happiest childhood memories: summer camp.
In partnership with her College Professor mother (Grandy) and Brand Strategist oldest daughter (Chelsea), and the support of her entire family, Tammi created a new concept, live and off-air: a sleepaway-camp-inspired experience where grown-up women (like her) could re-ignite their lives.
 
Enter: Campowerment, where Tammi invited in the power players who had impressed and inspired her during her many years at The TODAY Show, NBC News, CBS News, America’s Most Wanted, and EXTRA TV. 
 
This new passion project, which became a business in 2013 when O Magazine named it one of the 50 things that made Oprah say, “Wow,” was the culmination of Tammi’s highest skills and most beloved concepts.
 
From the beginning, Campowerment has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Parade Magazines, the TODAY Show, CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, The LA Times, Miami Herald, Reader’s Digest, and lots s’more.
 
Tammi is currently working on a book about resilience and the power of kindred connection. We think her story has only just begun.

Reclaiming Your Life After Divorce

Are you a professional woman in her fifties and sixties that has been divorced for a couple of years and feel stuck? Done with the legal stuff? Done with the financial stuff? What now?
Martha Bodyfelt is a divorce coach that helps incredible women in their 50s and 60s gain control and orchestrate their life after divorce by helping get out of their "stuck" pattern so they can be even more incredible and continue to kick ass.
In this episode, Martha discusses how successful women can figure out how to get to the answers to those questions and more.
In this episode, we discuss post-divorce topics that include:
Starting over
Societal norms 
Martha's Lion's Heart Method
Conquering fear
Tune in for this and more and hear how to be guided towards being that kick-ass type of chick!
 
Author Bio
Martha Bodyfelt is a divorce recovery coach who helps professional divorced women in their 50s overcome their divorce pain and break free from the patterns keeping them stuck so they can feel fulfilled, have more fun, and live fearlessly. 
To find out what’s *really* keeping you stuck after divorce, head over to https://marthabodyfelt.com/ to take the 30-second quiz.
Website: https://marthabodyfelt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marthabodyfeltcoaching 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_marthabodyfelt/